Role of Council
What are we responsible for?
Your local Council regulates and manage services and activities including:
- Local roads, footpaths, cycle ways, street signage, and lighting
- Waste management including rubbish collection and recycling
- Parking
- Recreational facilities including parks, sporting fields and swimming pools
- Cultural facilities including libraries, art galleries, museums
- Services including childcare, aged care and accommodation
- Water and sewerage
- Town planning
- Building approvals and inspections
- Domestic animal regulation
What is State Government responsible for?
The NSW State government regulates and manage services and activities including:
- Utilities such as electricity and water supply
- Roads and Railways
- Police
- Mining and Agriculture
- Schools
- Hospitals
- Forests
- Community Services
- Prisons
- Consumer Affairs
- Ambulance service
- Public transport
- Land and coast care programs
- Domestic animal regulation
The State also sets out what powers are given to local councils to look after the needs of local communities.
Council Committees
For a list of Council committees and delegates please click here